Laguna Beach Administrative CDD - January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026

Executive Summary

- Planning Manager or designee conducted an Administrative Community Development Director meeting on January 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM to review ten design review applications for residential properties throughout Laguna Beach. - Eight of ten projects were approved as presented, including conversions, additions, modifications, and time extensions across various residential zones. - Two projects were continued to future dates: 120 Irvine Cove Circle (Marouf-Taylor Residence) continued to February 4, 2026 for HOA review, and 3059 Cresta Way (Dalke) continued to January 28, 2026 for plan revisions. - Projects included an accessory dwelling unit conversion, facade material modifications, pedestrian entry features, deck additions, window and door replacements, roof material changes, and mechanical equipment installations. - One project at 819 Acapulco (Abbasi) was continued to February 18, 2026, representing the continuation of a prior review requiring further revisions. - All approved projects received categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301 or 15303. - Properties spanned multiple residential zones including CBD Multiple-Family Residential, R-1 (Residential Low Density), R-2 (Resid

Key Decisions

- Approved Design Review 2025-1899 and Coastal Development Permit for conversion of a garage and storage space into a 405 square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 187-189 Lower Cliff Drive (Denham, LLC). - Approved Design Review 2025-2344 for exterior facade modifications to a prior approval at 17 Smithcliffs Road (Tran), including siding changes from stone to stucco, stone type changes, privacy screen removals, and window modifications. - Approved Design Review 2025-2496 for an 8-foot high arch and 42-inch wide gate pedestrian entry feature at 110 S La Senda (Tell/Conrad Residence) in Three Arc